Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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